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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 11, 2025

Alandalus Property Company signed a 10-year agreement with Emerge, a Masdar-EDF Group joint venture, to instal ..Read More

Alandalus Property Company signed a 10-year agreement with Emerge, a Masdar-EDF Group joint venture, to install rooftop solar PV systems with a total capacity of 3.4 MWp at Hayat Mall in Riyadh and Alandalus Mall and Hotel in Jeddah. Emerge will finance, design, build, and maintain the systems, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Alandalus’s ESG goals. The agreement marks a significant step toward promoting renewable energy and sustainability.
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MENA

  •  March 11, 2025

Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, secured $1 billion in new orders by December ..Read More

Linxon, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, secured $1 billion in new orders by December 2024, with contributions from the Americas, Asia Pacific/Middle East & Africa, and Europe. Key successes include expanding into Puerto Rico with nine Energy Storage Systems (ESS) projects and securing a major award in Abu Dhabi. Linxon continues to strengthen its presence in core European markets, with new awards expected in 2025, positioning itself for sustained growth in the power transmission sector.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 03, 2025

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured new orders across Saudi Arab ..Read More

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured new orders across Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and India. In Saudi Arabia, it will build a 380kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) with reactors and hybrid GIS bays. In Abu Dhabi, it will set up a 220/33kV grid station. In India, it won contracts for 765kV and 400kV transmission lines in Uttar Pradesh’s Renewable Energy Zone and a 400kV transmission line for a non-fossil fuel-based power plant in southern India, reinforcing its role in global grid infrastructure development.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  March 03, 2025

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical secured new orders in India and abroad, ..Read More

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical secured new orders in India and abroad, including a 380kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in Saudi Arabia and a 220/33kV grid station in Abu Dhabi. In India, it won orders for 765kV and 400kV transmission lines linked to a Renewable Energy Zone in Uttar Pradesh and a 400kV line to evacuate power from a non-fossil fuel-based plant in southern India. These repeat orders highlight L&T’s critical role in enhancing grid infrastructure and supporting renewable energy growth globally.
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Qatar

  •  March 01, 2025

KAHRAMAA and QEWC signed a QAR 1.6 billion Power Purchase Agreement for 511 MW peak electricity generation uni ..Read More

KAHRAMAA and QEWC signed a QAR 1.6 billion Power Purchase Agreement for 511 MW peak electricity generation units at Ras Abu Fontas, starting January 2027. The project enhances grid stability, energy security, and renewable integration under Qatar’s National Renewable Energy Strategy. It marks strong public-private collaboration to ensure efficient, sustainable electricity supply while modernizing the energy sector.
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Qatar

  •  March 01, 2025

PowerChina has signed an EPC contract with Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) for a 500MW single-cycle ..Read More

PowerChina has signed an EPC contract with Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) for a 500MW single-cycle peak-generation gas power plant in Ras Abu Fontas, Doha. The project includes two F-class gas turbine generator sets and is set for completion in January 2027 to meet peak summer demand. This project aligns with Qatar’s 2030 Economic Development Vision and strengthens PowerChina’s presence in the Middle East energy sector under the Belt and Road initiative.
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Qatar

  •  March 01, 2025

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) and Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) signed ..Read More

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) and Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) signed a Power Purchase Agreement for 511 MW peak electricity generation units at Ras Abu Fontas, valued at approximately 1.6 billion Qatari Riyals, with operations set to begin in January 2027. The project aims to enhance grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and align with Qatar’s National Renewable Energy Strategy. This collaboration highlights Qatar’s commitment to energy security, sustainability, and modernization of its electricity sector.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  February 27, 2025

GE Vernova hosted the ‘New Era of Energy’ forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, a ..Read More

GE Vernova hosted the ‘New Era of Energy’ forum in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, announcing key initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. It plans to expand its GESAT facility in Dammam for local high-voltage switchgear production, boost grid automation at GEMTEC, and completed the first-ever gas turbine outage led by Saudi engineers. An MOU with SEC was signed to support grid digitalization using GridOS® software, and Protocols of Cooperation with Saudi EXIM Bank were detailed to enhance Saudi non-oil exports through financ
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